County commissioners say home rule will give Douglas County more independence from a Democratic-controlled statehouse. But ...

Earlier this year, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners initiated the process to transition from a statutory form of ...

Voters in Douglas County are less than a week away from a special election to determine whether or not to form a home rule ...

Although ostensibly an election to determine the structure of county government, Douglas County has engaged in a debate that ...

Gurnee will no longer have a grocery tax, starting Jan. 1, but the Village voted to increase its home rule sales tax by .5% ...

As we look toward the future of Douglas County, we find ourselves at a pivotal crossroads that presents a powerful opportunity for economic growth and community empowerment. The decision before ...

The City Council wants more information on the impact of increasing the city’s home rule tax before deciding if it is a ...

A small West Houston group wants to create its own charter-governed district within the state's largest school district, ...

In a very real sense, the only decision that has been made is a decision to let the voters participate in an election,” Douglas County District Court Judge Robert Lung said.

The bid for a casino in the Bronx will live to fight another day. The New York City Council narrowly granted a local approval ...

US House passes bills to override D.C. local laws, sparking debate on Home Rule and statehood. Congresswoman Norton condemns undemocratic measures.